Section 268CZC — Officer may apply for warrants by telephone etc.

268CZC Officer may apply for warrants by telephone etc.

(1) An authorised officer may apply to a magistrate or ART member for a warrant under section 268CE by telephone, fax or other electronic means if the officer thinks it necessary to do so because of urgent circumstances.

(2) The magistrate or ART member may require communication by voice to the extent that it is practicable in the circumstances.

(3) Before making the application, the authorised officer must prepare an information that sets out the grounds for seeking the warrant.

(4) However, the officer may make the application before the information has been sworn or affirmed, if necessary.